Farmers Market Recipe: Parmesan Roasted Tomatoes

A few heirloom varieties of tomatoes.

This summer, the Manchester Farmers Market has partnered with University of Michigan School of Public Health student Rachel Lowry to provide shoppers with nutritious recipes based on ingredients that can be found at the farmers market each week. In addition to the recipe, she is providing a farmers market shopping list. A packet of recipes can be picked up each week at the farmers market as well!

This week’s recipe:

Parmesan Roasted Tomatoes

Time Cook: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 large tomatoes, halved
• 1 slice of bread, toasted or ¾ cup bread crumbs
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley, basil, and oregano; or ½ teaspoon each dried basil and dill)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 
2. Using a blender or food processor, process the bread into fresh breadcrumbs, if making your own. 
3. In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, cheese, garlic, olive oil, herbs, salt and pepper. Toss until mixed well.
4. Place sliced tomatoes in a shallow baking dish, season with salt and pepper. Top with breadcrumb mixture. 
5. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until crumbs are lightly browned. Be sure not to over bake so the tomatoes don’t become mushy. 

Farmers Market Shopping List

• Tomatoes
• Garlic
• Parsley
• Basil
• Oregano

Nutrition Facts (makes 6 servings):

• Calories- 70
• Carbohydrates- 7g
• Saturated Fat- 1g
• Unsaturated Fat- 2.5
• Protein- 2.5g

Adapted from spendwithpennies.com

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.